Atty. Ann E. Knuth
Ann E. Knuth focuses her legal practice in labor and employment law.
Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 33+ Years Experience
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About Ann E. Knuth at a Glance
Ann E. Knuth is an Of Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, class action, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio U.S. Courts of Appeals for (1993). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Grand Valley State University (M.B.A., 1989). Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Ohio Bar Association. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ann E. Knuth
- Ann E. Knuth focuses her legal practice in labor and employment law
- With over 25 years of experience, Ann guides employers through the entire employment relationship, from recruitment to termination
- She counsels businesses of all sizes, from start-up companies to international corporations, to help them manage their human capital and meet their business goals
- Ann leverages her deep understanding of labor and employment law to assist clients in building policies and adopting proactive compliance measures to avoid costly litigation
- Ann has extensive litigation experience defending employers in state and federal courts, and before the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state regulatory agencies
- She represents clients facing claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract and statutory violations, including Title VII and wage and hour class and collective actions
- Ann also negotiates restrictive covenants and nondisclosure agreements and litigates their enforcement
- She represents employers in all phases of labor relations, including union organization, elections, contract negotiation, grievance resolution, arbitration and unfair labor practice charges
- Ann also advises clients on I-9 compliance and audits, U.S
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspections, and E-Verify procedures
- Professional History • Of Counsel, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2018-present • Of Counsel, Mansour Gavin, LPA, 2011-18 • Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Arnoff LLP, 2002-10
- Associate, 1997-2001 • Associate, Schwarzwald & Rock, 1993-97 • Process Specialist – Technical, S.D
- Warren Company, 1985-90 Publications & Speaking Engagements Ohio Governor DeWine Signs Law Providing Civil Immunity to Employers Facing COVID-19 Related Lawsuits September 15, 2020 DOL Guidance on the FMLA+ and ESPSLA Small Business Exemption March 31, 2020 DOL Guidance on COVID-19 and the Workplace March 25, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Breaking Down Both Types of Leave March 20, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law March 19, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Challenges March 19, 2020 Governor DeWine Suggests That Employers Take Employees’ Temperatures Daily March 18, 2020 September 30th Wage Reporting Deadline Fast Approaching September 20, 2019 Community Involvement The Broadway School of Music and the Arts, President, Board of Directors
- Board Member, 2000-present College Now Greater Cleveland, Mentor, 2016-present Awards & Distinctions The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law-Management, 2020, Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2020-21 Memberships & Affiliations Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Member Ohio Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas Explained
Ann E. Knuth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ann E. Knuth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Workplace Discrimination in Cleveland
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Employment Law in Cleveland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration Law in Cleveland
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Class Action in Cleveland
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Trade Secrets in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Ann E. Knuth
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ann E. Knuth's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, immigration, class action, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ann E. Knuth brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and immigration, Ann E. Knuth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Ann E. Knuth attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ann E. Knuth Handles in Cleveland
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